Berkeley is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. Berkeley has a 2024 population of 7,969. Berkeley is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -3.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,217 in 2020.
The average household income in Berkeley is $47,876 with a poverty rate of 32.11%. The median age in Berkeley is 31.5 years: 26.7 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Berkeley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,035 | 85.46% |
| White | 607 | 7.37% |
| Other race | 410 | 4.98% |
| Two or more races | 135 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,133 | 2.59 | 47 | 53 |
| Non Family | 1,175 | 1.23 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Female | 1,042 | 3.27 | 34.5 | 65.5 |
| Married | 476 | 3.3 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Male | 440 | 3.82 | 20.5 | 79.5 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
47.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 399 | 8.12% |
| Associates Degree | 512 | 10.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 347 | 7.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 248 | 5.05% |
| High School Graduate | 1,713 | 34.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 133 | 2.71% |
| Some College | 1,561 | 31.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,023 | 3,705 | 375 |
| White | 591 | 494 | 154 |
| Hispanic | 209 | 125 | 52 |
| Other Race | 142 | 71 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 113 | 67 | 14 |
| Asian | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 36.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,757 | $45,238 | $45,955 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,135 | $66,477 | $47,885 |
| High School Graduate | $30,063 | $29,492 | $30,595 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,589 | $21,446 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,627 | $37,668 | $30,613 |
| Some College | $31,941 | $39,004 | $28,446 |
$31,627
Average Earnings
$37,668
Average Male
$30,613
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.04% of Berkeley residents speak only English, while 7.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,960 | 2,169 | 31.16% |
| Other | 325 | 305 | 93.85% |
| Hispanic | 392 | 305 | 77.81% |
| White | 542 | 76 | 14.02% |
| Multiple | 135 | 20 | 14.81% |
| Asian | 38 | 1 | 2.63% |
32.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.23%
Male Poverty Rate
35.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Berkeley is Other, with 93.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Berkeley is Asian, with 2.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.63% |
| Some College | 30.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.46% |
| High School | 11.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 77.53% |
| Female Employed | 20.11% |
| Male Employed | 9.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,412 | $49,452 |
| Households | $37,757 | $47,876 |
| Married Families | $34,602 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,191 | $37,492 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.2%
Male Marriage Rate
15.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
541
Number of Veterans
424
Male Veterans
117
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 310 |
| Vietnam | 81 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 217 |
| 55 to 64 | 170 |
| 75+ | 95 |
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 459 | 9.89% |
| White | 65 | 10.71% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 7.96% |
| Asian | 8 | 21.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.34%
Born in Berkeley
94.25%
Native Born
5.75%
Foreign Born
4.77%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
94.25% of Berkeley residents were born in the United States, with 70.34% having been born in Missouri. 4.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,659 | -62 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 7,721 | -62 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 7,783 | -62 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 7,845 | -62 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 7,907 | -62 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 7,969 | -62 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 8,031 | -37 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 8,068 | -87 | -1.07% |
| 2021 | 8,155 | -62 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 8,217 | -639 | -7.22% |
| 2019 | 8,856 | -32 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 8,888 | -46 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 8,934 | -48 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 8,982 | -76 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 9,058 | -21 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 9,079 | -18 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 9,097 | -22 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 9,119 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 9,124 | -11 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 9,135 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,063 | -2,387 | -19.17% |
| 1990 | 12,450 | -3,472 | -21.81% |
| 1980 | 15,922 | -3,821 | -19.35% |
| 1970 | 19,743 | 1,067 | 5.71% |
| 1960 | 18,676 | 13,408 | 254.52% |
| 1950 | 5,268 | 2,691 | 104.42% |
| 1940 | 2,577 | -5,082 | -66.35% |